47 pages • 1 hour read
Maleeha SiddiquiBarakah Beats
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Barakah Beats by Maleeha Siddiqui, 12-year-old Nimra Sharif transitions from her private Islamic school to public middle school, where she faces discrimination and struggles with her cultural and religious identity. Despite initial conflicts, she joins a Muslim boy band to fit in but grapples with religious principles and friendships, ultimately finding a balance between personal beliefs and social connections.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Barakah Beats by Maleeha Siddiqui receives praise for its authentic representation of Muslim culture and engaging plot. Readers appreciate the strong, relatable protagonist and the exploration of friendship and integrity. Some criticism arises over occasional pacing issues and predictability. Overall, it's a compelling and heartwarming middle-grade read.
Who Should Read Barakah Beats?
A reader who enjoys Barakah Beats by Maleeha Siddiqui is typically pre-teens and young teens, especially those interested in middle-grade fiction exploring themes of friendship, cultural identity, and self-expression. Fans of Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga and Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed would find this book appealing.